National Geographic Society (U.S.)
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"Discover and explore lands close to home or oceans away in the fully updated seventh edition of this acclaimed atlas, created especially for kids by the world-renowned National Geographic cartographers. Learn all about the people, places, trends, and new developments in our world with the completely updated maps, stats, graphics, and fun facts in the National Geographic Kids World Atlas, 7th edition--an unparalleled resource for every home, classroom,...
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"Celebrate America's grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps, more than 350 color images, 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics, and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts at a glance about population, state capital, statehood date, and the state flag, bird, and flower, as well as highlights unique to the state"-- Provided by publisher.
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Discusses how the invention of the bicycle allowed women to take charge of personal transportation and set the stage for women's future battles for rights equal to men. Discusses how the bicycle has evolved throughout the ages and features photographs and illustrations, a timeline, and further reading sources.
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"Journey through the depths of the ocean into the dark midnight zone and discover the mysterious animals that live there. Learn about how their bodies make their own light or adapt to living in low-light areas, how they hunt, what they eat, and how they keep themselves safe from predators"--Publisher.
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"You've got questions, right? We're talking about HUGE questions! Mind-bending, head-scratching, keenly curious queries. Like ... What if we could dig a hole through the center of Earth? What's the deal with the Bermuda Triangle? Is your houseplant listening to you? And will we ever be able to talk to animals? Get the scoop on these questions and more--with whimsy, detail, and tons of awesome stats. And when the answer isn't so black and white, we'll...
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"Dogs, famous and infamous and otherwise, throughout history, for children."-- Provided by publisher.
"Kids will be swept across world history as they learn the hilarious, fascinating, and complete story of man's best friend, from the first domesticated dogs, to the massive mastiffs that came over with Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World, to the pampered pooches of kings and queens, to hero dogs like Sergeant Stubby."--Publisher's...